Cosmetic surgery: latest treatments and news: December 2009

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in cosmetic surgery in the UK.

Neck lift surgery increasesA leading cosmetic surgery provider has reported an increase in demand for neck lift procedures. The Harley Medical Group reported a 17 per cent rise in the operations in 2009 when compared to the...

Women more prone to wrinklesWomen's skin tends to wrinkle more easily than men's, according to recent research. The study, conducted by a team of plastic surgeons from the Netherlands, focused on the gender-specific differences...

Latisse proving popular despite recessionThe economic climate has not deterred women from treating their eyelashes with Latisse in order to improve their growth and enhance the appearance of their eyes, it has been claimed.

Some cosmetic surgery ops 'more popular among men'The cosmetic surgery procedure otoplasty (ear reshaping) has revealed. According to the Hospital Group, the procedure is one of the company's most popular operations as overly obvious ears can cause...

Collagen fillers ease high heel painAn increasing number of women are choosing to have collagen fillers in their feet in a bid to prevent the pain caused by wearing high heeled shoes.

London Medical offers Botox® alternativeLondon Medical has announced it is offering a non-invasive treatment which provides a long term solution to the ageing process. Named the Aluma treatment, the minimal risk procedure usually takes 15...